As the 2015 tropical season approaches, it’s a good time to have a reminder of what these powerful storm systems can do to impact the landscape with the hazards of storm surge, high winds and inland flooding.

New Hanover County Sheriffs Office is currently investigating a that happened figure 8 island this afternoon. Officials say the call came in just after 12 p.m.Lt. Jerry Brewer of the Sheriff’s Office said no fowl play is suspect but they are currently conducing a death investigation. The identity of the male victim will not be released until next of kin is notified.